If you collect Social Security and you are behind on a federal student loan, the past year has been a slow-motion policy watch. As of March 2026: garnishment is still paused, but the clock is ticking toward a resumption date tied to a new repayment plan launching this summer.

Were you a federal student loan borrower with Navient, or previously, Sallie Mae? If so, you may be receiving a settlement check in your mailbox. Some borrowers on Reddit say they've already received these checks,

KeyBank offers student loan refinancing to students, graduates and parents who borrowed for their child’s education. It also offers student loan forgiveness counseling services. Students who need to borrow while in school may seek student loan counseling services from KeyBank,

The Education Department cleared more applications than it received in February.

If you’re having trouble keeping up with student loan payments, you may have a little more breathing room to find a repayment plan that fits your budget before the Department of Education restarts collection actions.

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Some types of student loan forgiveness will be taxed again after five years of being tax-free. The change will impact borrowers in income-driven repayment plans who have their debts canceled as a result of making a certain number of qualifying monthly payments.

Refinancing private student loans can sometimes save borrowers money — but not in these circumstances